See How the Ford GT Stands Up Against the McLaren 720S

What matters in this modern age of social media is Content Creation. Everyone has access to upload automotive insights, but it takes a true industry leader to show you how it’s done. So our friends in Sealy, Texas have quite a collection of the world’s most powerful cars. What better to do when Winter arrives than upload a series of drag races.

John Hennessey owns the adjacent Lonestar Motorsports Park, and it has a road course and an NHRA 1/4 mile. Today’s contestants hail from Ford and McLaren, two brands that have been competing against each other for decades. America is represented by a 2018 Ford GT Heritage Edition. It offers 647 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque from a 3.5-liter V6.

Flying the Union Jack is a new McLaren 720S. Also using twin turbos, its 4.0-liter V8 is rated at 710 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. Dynos don’t lie, and many McLaren owners have reported more power at the wheels than the factory claims at the engine. There is also a difference in the curb weight, with Ford coming in 224 lbs heavier than the McLaren. Tell us which one would win in a 1/2 mile in the comments below and stay with us for more great Hennessey Performance updates.